by Eric Jackson | Jun 22, 2014 | 2014 RockStar, 2014 RockStar Competition, Fun Tour, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Stand Up Paddling, The Athlete, Whitewater, wrap ups
Lots of tough cuts to pair down for the finals on Sunday. Downriver SUP: Starting with 60 men in SUP, we are down to the top 20 in downriver and 15 in SUP Cross. Kai Lenny from Hawaii won the downriver sprint for his second day in a row and Fernando...
by Eric Jackson | Apr 13, 2014 | 2013 WW Event Coverage, 2014 RockStar Competition, 2014 WW Competition, EJ Thoughts, Fun Tour, JK Family Posts, JK Team Posts, Whitewater
This is the 5th year that that New England Championships and “T’Ville Triple Crown” have been held on the Farmington River in CT. The Brainchild of Jamie McEwan, this one event brings Wildwater, Slalom, and Freestyle events and athletes to one place. It is one of...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 18, 2012 | 2011 Pro Event Coverage, Rockstar, Whitewater
FIBARK (First in Boating on the Arkansas) Festival is in the 65 years old or so and is a staple for paddlers and spectators alike each Father’s Day Weekend. The events are Held in downtown Salida, CO, staging off of the “Boat Ramp” adjacent...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 3, 2012 | 2011 Pro Event Coverage, 2014 WW Competition, Rockstar, Whitewater
Friday was the prelims for the Freestyle event on Gore Creek. Low water on Gore Creek (240 cfs) was a challenge for Clay Wright- organizer of the Freestyle event. He had to figure out how to make a hole at this super low water that was worthy of having the...
by Eric Jackson | Nov 21, 2010 | 2010 Star, Carbon, Jackson Kayak, JK Team Posts, Team JK, The Athlete, The Icon, Whitewater
What happens when you take the All-Star design and reduce its weight by 40% and increase ridigity. You smile that confident, “oh Yea….” smile, and you say, “Watch This!”. How do you pull off such a feat? You make it out of...